Today we slow things right down and go Deep with a series of long, restorative stretches. If your workout space is a little on the chilly side, you might want to wear warmer than usual clothing for this one, and/or keep a blanket nearby to grab for Corpse Pose at the end. A bolster, a couple of yoga blocks, and a strap or belt might come in handy too, if you have them. None of these items are strictly necessary, but they can help you find greater ease in some of these longer holds.

Poses:

1. Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
2. Child's Pose (Balasana)
3. Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)
4. Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)
5. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
6. Waterfall (Supta Dandasana)
7. Supine Pigeon (Supta Kapotasana) - left leg on top
8. Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) - legs to right side
9. Supine Pigeon (Supta Kapotasana) - right leg on top
10. Supine Spinal Twist - legs to left side
11. Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)
12. Corpse Pose (Shavasana)

Tips to Help You Go Deep:

Sphinx Pose: A bolster or firm cushion propped under your ribs can help do some of the lifting work in this pose. A rolled up yoga mat works too.

Child's Pose: Some people prefer knees together to help support their lower back. Others prefer knees apart to give more space for their chest and belly. Choose whichever option is most comfortable for you.

Cow Face Pose: Say what now?! I'm a human, not a pretzel! If you're not able to fold your legs into the knee pile position, it's fine to take a simple cross-legged pose instead. If your hands don't meet together behind your back, try using a strap. (Holding the strap in your top hand, dangle it down your back, then reach for it with your lower hand. You can then "walk" your hands along the strap to get them a little closer together and deepen the stretch.)

Bridge Pose: If you have yoga blocks, feel free to stack a couple on top of one another and place them under your sacrum to take this as a supported bridge.

Waterfall: Feel free to move to a wall to support your legs in this pose.

Supine Pigeon: Push your elbow against the knee of your top leg to deepen the hip-opening stretch.

Supine Spinal Twist: Turn your head away from your legs to deepen the stretch. Try extending your top leg to deepen the hamstring stretch.

Happy Baby: Let your Baby be really Happy! Try straightening one leg, then the other, then maybe both at once if that feels good.

Corpse: If lying flat on your back bothers your lower back, try bending your knees. Some cushions or a bolster under your knees can keep them lifted without effort.